Job Description:

University of Kentucky

Equal Employment Opportunity/M/F/disability/protected veteran status.

Posting Details Posting Details

Job Title	Clinical Nurse Specialist/UKHC
Requisition Number	NR12150
Working Title	Perioperative Services Clinical Nurse Specialist
Department Name	H3270:Nursing Practice and Support Services
Work Location	Lexington, KY
Grade Level	13
Salary Range	$71,323-131,685/year
Type of Position	Staff
Position Time Status	Full-Time
Required Education	MSN
Required Related Experience	5 years
Required License/Registration/Certification	Active KY or compact state Registered Nurse (RN) license in good standing
Physical Requirements	typing, sitting for extended periods, walking, assistance with patient manuevering/positioning
Shift	8a-5p Monday-Friday
Job Summary	This position will provide the necessary skills, guidance and education to patients/families and staff to ensure that the care provided is efficient and cost effective as well as being safe and of the highest quality for patients in perioperative services.
Skills / Knowledge / Abilities
Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?	No
Preferred Education/Experience	Candidate must have at minimum Master’s Degree in Nursing PLUS minimum of 5 years experience as nurse. Perioperative nursing experience preferred.
Deadline to Apply	05/01/2024
University Community of Inclusion	The University of Kentucky is committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce by ensuring all our students, faculty, and staff work in an environment of openness and acceptance. We strive to foster a community where people of all - identities, and perspectives can feel secure and welcome. We also value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place to work, learn and live. In the interest of maintaining a safe and healthy environment for our students, employees, patients and visitors the University of Kentucky is a Tobacco & Drug Free campus. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we strongly encourage veterans, individuals with disabilities, women, and all minorities to consider our employment opportunities. Any candidate offered a position may be required to pass pre-employment screenings as mandated by University of Kentucky Human Resources. These screenings may include a national check and/or drug screen.

Posting Specific Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

1. * Please indicate your current Nursing Educational Level.
   • New Graduate
   • Diploma
   • ADN
   • BSN
   • MSN
   • PhD or DNP
2. * Are you currently employed as a registered nurse at UK HealthCare Chandler/UK HealthCare Samaritan Hospitals?
   • Yes
   • No
3. * Please indicate your current licensure status.
   • None
   • Current KY RN License
   • Current compact state RN licensure
   • Current non-compact state RN licensure
   • New Graduate within 6 months or Provisional License
   • Valid KY Temporary Work Permit
4. * Where did you first see this position advertised?
   • UK Jobs Website
   • Employee Referral
   • Print Advertisement
   • On-line Advertisement
   • Military Connection Advertisement
   • Job Fair
   • "I'm Interested" page on Nurse Recruitment website
   • Facebook
   • HospitalCareers.com
   • InsideHigherEd.com
   • Diverseeducation.com (Diverse Issues in Higher Education)
   • HERCjobs.org (Higher Education Recruitment Consortium)
   • InsightIntoDiversity.com
   • Latinosinhighered.com
   • Indeed.com
   • LinkedIn.com
   • Institute for Diversity in Health Management
   • None of the Above
5. * University of Kentucky HealthCare seeks to attract, develop and retain highly skilled and competent employees, to provide the best experience for every patient, every time. If selected for a position, do you agree to abide by the UK HealthCare Values of diversity, innovation, respect, compassion, and teamwork?
   • Yes
   • No

Applicant Documents
Required Documents

Optional Documents

1. Resume
2. Curriculum Vita
3. Cover Letter

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